D.S. Butler is the pen name of English author Dani Oakley, best known for her crime fiction novels. She has gained recognition for the Karen Hart series, a collection of police procedural novels set in Lincolnshire, as well as the DS Jack Mackinnon series, which debuted in 2012. Her psychological thrillers, "Lost Child" and "Her Missing Daughter," have also garnered acclaim, with "Lost Child" reaching the top 10 in both the UK and US Amazon Kindle stores. Butler's works have collectively sold over a million copies, solidifying her reputation in the crime fiction genre.
Before pursuing writing full-time, Butler worked as a research scientist in the Chemistry department at Oxford University. Her background in biochemistry lends a meticulous attention to detail to her crime narratives. She has lived in the Middle East with her husband, adding diverse experiences to her personal and professional life. Butler's writing is characterized by its gripping plots and well-developed characters, appealing to fans of police procedurals and psychological thrillers alike.
Butler continues to captivate readers with her compelling storytelling, balancing her love for crime fiction with her scientific precision. Her works remain popular among fans of the genre, and she is celebrated for her ability to craft immersive and suspenseful narratives.